The ESRA Annual Conference never disappoints, and this year we are excited to celebrate the outstanding contributions of those who have helped shape the future of regional anaesthesia and pain medicine. From groundbreaking research to innovative educational tools, the ESRA community once again demonstrated its brilliance. These awards celebrate the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our members, and we encourage all ESRA attendees to aim high!
The Albert Van Steenberge Award honors the memory of one of ESRA’s founding members and highlights the most relevant scientific article in regional anesthesia from the past year. This year’s prestigious award goes to Kariem EL BOGHDADLY for his paper, Standardizing nomenclature in regional anesthesia: an ASRA-ESRA Delphi consensus study of upper and lower limb nerve blocks, which has set a new standard in our field (click on the article to access it).
Recognizing excellence in chronic pain research, the Best Chronic Pain Paper Award celebrates a scientific article that made the greatest impact on the practice of chronic pain management. This year’s award is presented to K Harbinder SANDHU for her groundbreaking work, Reducing Opioid Use for Chronic Pain With a Group-Based Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial (Trial. JAMA. 2023 May 23;329(20):1745-1756)
The Best Free Papers and e-Posters Awards recognize remarkable contributions to research and innovation in regional anaesthesia and pain medicine. These awards highlight the creativity and rigor displayed in the conference’s poster and paper sessions, celebrating innovative studies and fresh insights that push our field forward. Congratulations to the winners for their impactful work, inspiring us all to continue pursuing excellence and advancing the science and practice of regional anaesthesia. We look forward to seeing even more inspiring entries at next year’s event!
All ESRA Abstracts are available on the RAPM Supplement
Education is at the heart of ESRA’s mission, and this year’s Best Educational Video Competition winner, Burhan DOST, captured that spirit perfectly with his video, Parasternal Blocks. His creative approach is a powerful tool that will continue to educate and inspire.
Visual learning is powerful! Infographics are a dynamic way to communicate complex information, and the Best Infographic Award was designed to celebrate the most engaging and informative submissions. This year, Hipolito LABANDEYRA takes the spotlight with his infographic Regional Anesthesia in Patients with Antithrombotic Drugs, offering a visually compelling guide to important topics in our field. This prize was sponsored by The Journal of Personalized Medicine.
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These winners embody the innovative spirit of ESRA, and we invite YOU to be next! Participating in the conference isn’t just about learning—it’s about contributing, inspiring, and sharing your knowledge with the world. Whether through research, video, or infographic, ESRA provides a platform for your voice to be heard and your work to be celebrated. Submitting your work is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the field and gain recognition from peers.
Take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your work at next year’s conference and stand a chance to be one of our next award winners. Who knows – next year, you could be one of the winners standing in the spotlight!
The benefits are immeasurable—whether it’s expanding your professional network, enhancing your expertise, or earning recognition on a global stage.
Start preparing now, because the future of regional anaesthesia and pain medicine is in your hands. Stay inspired, and we look forward to seeing more groundbreaking work at future ESRA conferences!
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